GT Vs LSG Preview: Lucknow seek to reverse downward spiral against formidable Gujarat Titans

GT Vs LSG Preview: Gujarat Titans came on top of LSG in a low-scoring thriller when both the teams met last time this season.

The 51st match of Indian Premier League 2023 is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featuring a match-up between the Gujarat Titans, and the Lucknow Super Giants.

Following their convincing 9-wicket victory over RR, GT have now won 7 out of their 10 matches and currently hold the top spot in the league table. As they prepare to face LSG once again, whom they have already defeated this season, GT will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum and move closer to securing a playoff spot.

LSG's previous match was washed out due to rain, leaving them with 5 wins out of 10 games played so far. As they prepare for their upcoming match against GT, the team will be eager to secure a win and continue their push for a place in the top 4 of the league. However, LSG will be without their captain KL Rahul, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hip injury.

Earlier this season, GT defeated LSG by 7 runs earlier this season. LSG's chase of 136 runs fell short by 8 runs, despite a strong start from openers KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers. Mohit Sharma's fantastic defense of 12 runs in the final over helped GT secure the win, as he dismissed KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis in a dramatic turnaround.

GT Vs LSG: Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is generally favorable for batting, and this season has seen a trend of the team batting second having an advantage and often winning. However, the last match played at the venue was a low-scoring affair.

GT Vs LSG: Team News

GT won their last match against RR and, as a result, they are unlikely to make any changes to their side for the upcoming match against LSG. Shubman Gill might play as an impact player once again.

Since KL Rahul is out of the IPL 2023, Karun Nair has been appointed as his replacement. If Karun is available for the upcoming match, there is a chance that he might be included in the playing XI for that game.

Krunal Pandya will lead the Lucknow side in absence of regular captain KL Rahul.

GT Vs LSG: Head To Head

Matches – 3

Gujarat Titans – 3  

Lucknow Super Giants – 0  

GT Vs LSG: Players to Watch

Gujarat Titans: Hardik Pandya

The GT skipper Hardik Pandya is hitting form at a crucial stage of the tournament, having scored a half-century against DC followed by a quickfire unbeaten 39 in the last match against RR. With the upcoming match against LSG, he will be eager to continue his good form and lead the team from the front.

Lucknow Super Giants: Ayush Badoni

Despite the previous match being washed out due to rain, Ayush Badoni's unbeaten 59 was a standout performance. His talent has been evident since the last season, and as the tournament approaches its crucial stages, Badoni's form could be a valuable asset for the team, especially in their upcoming match against GT.

GT Vs LSG: Probable Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI: 

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:

Kyle Mayers, Manan Vohra, Karun Nair, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan

GT Vs LSG: Match Facts

Gujarat Titans have defeated Lucknow Super Giants in all three matches played between the two teams..

Vijay Shankar needs 64 more runs to reach 1000 runs in IPL

Ravi Bishnoi needs only 1 more wicket to reach 50 wickets in IPL.

GT Vs LSG: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports